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Prof. Antonio Francisco de Jesus Lopes
Permeiro ward, Chinchinim,(22-7-1900 -- 1-4-1966)
Prof. Antonio *“Lived his life well”* , since he devoutly believed and
lived by the maxim,*”The righteous live on faith” *.He was the only son of
Mr. Angelo Antonio,/Mrs Etelvina Matutina. It was unfortunate losing his
father at age of 4yrs and mother at the age of19 yrs, which changed the
avowed course of his life.
His early education in Portuguese was at Escola Primaria. He attained
proficiency in Portuguese and Latin at Rachol Seminary. Further completed
English Education atChinchinim(St Aloyisus) and at Margao .He was one of
the founder members of rechristened “New Educational Institute”, which
was much needed facility in the Village. He taught for many years in
the renamed St Bosco`s High School.. He is fondly remembered as a
dedicated patient,,loved and respected teacher. Portuguese Govt
appointed him in Primary Schools atCortalim and at Macazana.(1959-1960).He
served Communidade de Chinchinim as its Attorney.. Portuguese Govt.
honoured him and nominated him as Member Secretary, of Village
Administration “Junta Local da Freguesia de Chinchinim,”(1960-1962) until
it was transformed into Village Panchayat .He was member of Confrarias “Most
Blessed Sacrament &Sta, Rita deCasia. Married to Mrs Maria from Betalbatim has
surviving children,in Mr Socorro,,Mr Oscar. Mrs Crisalinda , Mrs Estrela and
late Mrs Ilda, Mr Angelo, Fr Conradino
Prof. Antonio remains one of the visionaries along with Prof. of Primary
Potuguese Education, thus providing another alternative for the Villagers
of Chinchinim for English Education, issue for migration, immigration for
employment opportunities , specially for those financiially handicapped to
move out of village for English exposure
Mr Nelson Lopes
Founder Chairman